'Sims don't plan anything' says former Sims 4 developer, though he always wanted to program them to:…
Former The Sims 4 lead AI programmer David Graham discussed the design limitations of sim autonomy, explaining that sims are programmed to constantly reassess their immediate needs rather than plan ahead. While Graham wished for more planning capabilities, he acknowledges the challenges in implementing and communicating such AI to players without breaking immersion or removing the player's role in storytelling.
- Entities
- Company: Electronic Arts
- Topic: Game AI
- Game: The Sims 4
- Topic: Game Design
- Platform: PC
- Person: David Graham
- Company: Maxis
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